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Dimensions and division of the garden. 



Q. Wliat slioukl be the divisions of Iho useful 

 garden in this country ? 



A. Useful gardens whose object is to supply the 

 wants of a family, should have diuKMisions propor- 

 tionnale to these wants, to the (luantity of dung or 

 manure which is on hand and to the time which 

 can be devoted to its culture. , 



Q. Is a large garden always profitable ? 



A. Vei'y often a large garden gives less profit than 

 a small one^ because all the time and care it reiiuires 

 cannot be given to it. 



Q. What is the ordinary plan adopted for vege- 

 table or useful gardens ? 



A. The most usual plan is that of a square, more or 

 less perfect, because this shape permits the division 

 of the garden with greater ease and economy. 



Q. When the site and dimensions of the garden 

 have been agreed upon and the soil properly im- 

 proved, what is next to be done ? 



A. It ought to be fenced in properly, so as to pro- 

 tect it from the trespassing of animals and thiefs, 

 and for this reason the garden should always be 

 in the neighbourhood of the farm house, so that 

 it can be easily guarded. 



2. How is a garden divided ? 



